Saligaum

Saligaum is surrounded by the villages of Parra, Calangute, Pilerne,
Sangolda, Guirim and Nagoa.

There is a seminary in Saligao of our lady. Saligao's ancient history is a
matter of conjecture. Saligao has many rich persons who amassed wealth in
Africa. The Saligao church, dedicated to the mother of Jesus is simply copy
of the famous Notre dame de Paris. All admire it's turrets and minarets.
It's the only church in Bardez and perhaps in Goa with such an impressive
structure. The feast is celebrated on the first Sunday of may every year.
People of misalign are considered to be very cunning and are called cole
(foxes).

Formerly Saligao has vast sugar cane plantations. Different kinds of jaggery
were prepared out of these cane juices. Every year on January 6th the feast
of Reis is celebrated in Verem. On the occasion a fair is held with
different food items; bellios being a specialty from Saligao.

Nerul

the village of Nerul in south Bardez is known for its groundnuts, sweet
potatoes, watermelons and salt. It's sandy soil gives good yield of
vegetable products. The land was reclaimed from the bed of the river and
therefore the alluvial soil is fertile.

Those who live near the shore are mainly occupied in fishing, others in
agriculture, salt extraction, toddy tapping and menial work. Once there were
industries like boat building, salt extraction, etc. Nerul contributed
substantially to the export of salt of around 30- 50 thousand tonnes that
Goa exported in those days. Entering the village from Verem, one encounters
pretty cottages on both sides of the road. Just before reaching the church,
visitors encounter some imposing mansions having Portuguese influence on
architecture and their interior resemble European designs. The villagers
make their living by selling fish, rearing cattle, extracting salt, renting
fruit bearing trees and selling fruits.